The Australian High Commission in the UK has launched Australia House Creatives, a new initiative designed to nurture and elevate Australian creative talent in the UK.

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Australian author Luke Icarus Simon has won the memoir category at the 2026 Selfies Book Awards in the UK for his hybrid novel The Art in My Palm.

FANZA joins the arts communities of Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the UK and beyond in mourning the loss of Sam Neill, who died on 13 July in Sydney at the age of 78. A cherished FANZA Arts Patron and Ambassador, the New Zealand actor was more than a screen legend - he was living proof of the deep, generous creative bond that runs between our nations.

FANZA was proud to help bring a very special literary evening to life at Australia House this week, working closely with the Australian High Commission and the Stella Prize to gather an extraordinary mix of Australian writers, publishers, literary agents, festival curators and cultural champions.

Irish-born Australian playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer won the English as a First Language category at the 2026 BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition.

UK-based Māori artist and designer Frederick Worrell has been awarded £12,500 from Arts Council England to expand his striking immersive practice exploring light, reflection and perception through large-scale installation works.

Australian dancer Rebecca Bassett-Graham has secured two major nominations at the 26th National Dance Awards, presented by The Critics' Circle.

Australian writer and illustrator Lee Lai has made history by becoming both the first non-binary author and the first graphic novelist to win the prestigious Stella Prize.

A major new permanent public artwork by Tasmanian-born, London-based artist and designer Brodie Neill has been installed at One Leadenhall in the City of London financial district.

FANZA is delighted to once again support House of Oz as it returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer with a vibrant showcase of Australian creativity across theatre, comedy, circus, dance and family entertainment.

Omar Musa has been awarded the 2026 Victorian Premier’s Award for Fiction for his novel Fierceland.